Lack of affordable housing, rising home prices and soaring interest rates are making the dream of homeownership dangerously unachievable, writes broker, coach and consultant Zak Shellhammer.
Source: Inman News
‘Affordability’ is a dirty word in real estate. It’s time for that to change
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